Are Coachella performers funding MAGA? Take a look at this.

We’re between the two Coachella weekends, and while most coverage focuses on performances and gossip, here’s a story out of right field that deserves attention. Popular Information has a story entitled “Coachella performers are funding the MAGA movement.”

Wait–what? Aren’t most musicians this side of Ye, Kid Rock, and Ted Nugent ANTI-Trump? They are, but things are not always what they seem.

Sabrina Carpenter is a headliner and is deeply, DEEPLY against everything Trump stands for. And yet…

I quote from the Popular Information story:

“Here is how it works: Coachella is run by Anschutz Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation, which is owned by right-wing billionaire Philip Anschutz. Money from The Anschutz Corporation’s treasury, which includes the profits from Coachella, is funneled directly to right-wing organizations that support key politicians funding ICE, undermining LGBTQ rights, and restricting abortion.

“Republican governors, for example, have been signing legislation and taking other action to require local law enforcement to assist in ICE deportation raids. This has been a key lever to accelerate ICE’s crackdown.

“The Anschutz Corporation donated $125,000 to the Republican Governors Association (RGA) on April 3, 2025.”

Turns out that Anschultz has made a LOT of donations to MAGA causes.

Crazy, innit? Read the whole story here. (Via Andrew)